UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

Course winner SOMEWHERE SECRET got off the mark for the year when scoring at Nottingham last month and the eight-year-old is tipped to follow up. Corinthia Knight produced a solid performance when upped in grade at Pontefract on his latest start and rates a danger, while Tim Easterby's Danzan is down in class and can also make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Somewhere Secret 2nd Corinthia Knight 3rd Danzan

After finishing second at Haydock on his penultimate start, LAKOTA BLUE produced a creditable effort when set a stiff task in the Coventry last time and the son of Sioux Nation should prove tough to beat. Braveheart Boy was only narrowly denied at Redcar on his debut two weeks ago and looks next best, while Spirit In My Soul, who made an encouraging start to her racing career at this track last month, is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Lakota Blue 2nd Braveheart Boy 3rd Spirit In My Soul

Sixcor drops back in grade after finishing third at Musselburgh last time and the four-year-old should make a bold bid. However, it may be worth supporting Rebecca Menzies' STANLEY SNUGFIT, who looks the type to benefit from a return to the minimum trip. Jungle Bee stepped up when second at Ripon on his latest start and can also make an impact.
Prediction : 1st Stanley Snugfit 2nd Sixcor 3rd Jungle Bee

In this competitive contest it may pay dividends to side with SUGAR BABY, who takes a step into calmer waters after a respectable fifth at Thirsk last time. The four-year-old was by no means disgraced on that occasion and may be able to capitalise on a subsequent 2lb drop in the ratings. Quanah has been a consistent performer of late and merits respect, while Hot Scoop is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Sugar Baby 2nd Quanah 3rd Hot Scoop

SCHEGGI hit the line with plenty of conviction at Haydock last time and the French recruit can record a first victory on British soil in this contest. The handicapper has continued to give him a chance and he may be able to strike off a mark of 61. We Still Believe has put two solid performances together and demands consideration off 2lb lower this evening, while Dark Company completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Scheggi 2nd We Still Believe 3rd Dark Company

Having proved a revelation over hurdles in the spring, JACKHAMMER looked on great terms with himself when rallying gamely to eke out a fourth course victory 10 days ago, despite taking a good hold for much of the race. All surfaces come alike to the eight-year-old and overcoming a 3lb rise may not be insurmountable in his current mood, though Hello Zabeel is a low mileage sort who may improve for this step up in trip. Jilly Cooper caught the eye in defeat at Chester last time, but the jury is still out whether a stiff 1m is in her best interests.
Prediction : 1st Jackhammer 2nd Hello Zabeel 3rd Jilly Cooper

Though Rechercher sets the standard, she hardly looks bombproof and could be worth taking on with PRETTY BOUQUET. Keith Dalgleish's Champs Elysees filly showed up well to finish fourth behind a trio of race-hardened males over 1m4f at Catterick first time out, giving the distinct impression that she'd learn a lot from the experience. It's still early days for southern raiders First Snowfall, Titanium Moon and Queen Of Change but a market move for any could be significant.
Prediction : 1st Pretty Bouquet 2nd Rechercher 3rd First Snowfall